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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 673.42 and 229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 673.42 and 229.46 is: 344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 673.42 = 229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/673.42 = 229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 673.42 × 229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 154,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,522.95/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.40

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